two weeks later...

in the last two weeks, i've spent time with my family, cruised on the Carnival Conquest to Mexico and Grand Caymen, got sick, spent more time with family, got more sick, got medicine, and have driven half way home to Colorado.

things i have been reminded of...

1) tonsilitis is not fun
2) losing your voice IS fun
3) vacations are oh so good
4) driving from Colorado to Texas and back is quite boring

main lesson from this trip: cruises are fun. you should go.